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How are Lewis acids and Lewis bases distinguished in terms of their electron behavior?

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  1. ALewis acids accept lone pairs of electrons, and Lewis bases donate lone pairs of electrons.
  2. BLewis acids donate lone pairs of electrons, and Lewis bases accept lone pairs of electrons.
  3. CLewis acids donate protons, and Lewis bases accept protons.
  4. DLewis acids donate hydroxide ions, and Lewis bases accept hydroxide ions.

Correct answer

A. Lewis acids accept lone pairs of electrons, and Lewis bases donate lone pairs of electrons.

Step-by-step solution

In the Lewis concept, Lewis acids are defined as species that accept lone pairs of electrons, and Lewis bases are species that donate lone pairs of electrons.

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